Friday, May 28, 2010

Came across this roadside carnival on my way home. I had not taken my photo of the day so I stop and took a few images. Since I'm doing the prime lens challenge this month, I only had my 50mm with me. This was my favorite shot. This wheel was not that colorful, but it was ok for my potd.

Manual/Book: Read pages 154 and 155 "Sharpening"

Images: Viewed images by Hark Lee . This guy has some amazing landscape images. I also like the layout of his website.

Monday, May 24, 2010

The book of love has music in it
In fact that's where music comes from
Some of it is just transcendental
Some of it is just really dumb
But I
I love it when you sing to me
And you
You can sing me anything

Sunday, May 23, 2010

I woke up this morning with a sinus headache. I stayed indoors all day napping and reading. I didn't have the energy to do anything else . Several days ago I saw this flower in my neighbors front yard. I had plan on photographing it next week. My planned photo of the day would require me to drive at least 2 miles and I was just not up to driving anywhere. Not sure what type of flower it is but I thought it made for a nice pic of the day.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

The weather here in Cali was bizarre today. First, there was thunder follow by a heavy down pour. At one point it was raining so hard, I thought it was a hail storm. Finally partly blue skies by 7pm. Strangest weather I've ever seen in California. I took the back road home and came upon this beautiful sky. I added a little HDR.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

The name Celosia comes from the Greek word meaning burning, and when one is confronted with a bouquet of red, orange, and yellow blossoms, resembling fire, the name is certainly apt. I saw these at the local nursery. They are so beautiful.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Not sure what this is, but it looks like some kind of pulley. It was attached to a pole near a parking lot. At first I thought it was some type of anchor, but there was no marina or lake nearby. Any one know?

Manual/Book: Read pages 94 to 97 "Scale"

Images: Viewed images by photographer Brian Matiash. If you are a big fan of HDR, check out his work.

Monday, May 10, 2010

It was very windy and rainy the past two days. So, I was surprise to find these tulips still standing. There were quite a few, but this one stood out. Half of the petals were gone, but it was still standing. Maybe it's just me, but it looks like a man sitting down with his legs hanging over the sides and his hands in the air.

Friday, May 7, 2010

After spending two days photographing flowers, my sinuses went berserk. I decided to stay indoors today and rest. Weapons of choice: Claritin, saline nasal spray and plenty of water . I laid on the couch looking out window and notice how the sun back lit some of the leaves on one of my plants. What really intrigued me was the details in the leaves. Thus, my picture of the day.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

I love photographing all the pretty spring flowers. Unfortunately my allergies disagree. I take the shot and then have a sneezing fit for the next 5 minutes. The sacrifices we endure to get the image.: )

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Images: Viewed images by Mark Malby I forgot how I found this site, but I glad I came upon it. This guy has very interesting collection of images from his travels around the world. Check out his Stark Images gallery. He also has some good articles.